Nov
15
The roundtable was an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss housing affordability and supply issues as well as solutions designed to address the...
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Policy Issues and Legal Topics Affecting Multifamily Housing
Find the latest summaries and policy updates for all multifamily housing regulations and policies.
Nov
15
On Tuesday November 1st WMFHA ‘s Director of Government Affairs, Ryan Makinster and Lobbyist Krystelle Purkey attended a housing roundtable in...
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Nov
15
We know housing and affordability issues will take center stage with lawmakers. Partners for Affordable Housing (PAH), our coalition of...
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Nov
15
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced that the state’s minimum wage will increase to $15.74 starting Jan. 1, 2023.
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Oct
28
On Monday October 24, the Burien City Council passed a new “Tenant Protection” Ordinance with several requirements/prohibitions....
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Oct
24
On Monday, October 17, the Port Townsend City Council passed a new “Tenant Protection” Ordinance with a notice of rent increase...
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Oct
14
On Tuesday, October 11, Mayor Harrell announced that the Seattle COVID Civil Emergency Proclamation will end October 31. With the end of the state...
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Oct
12
The Committee will review and provide direction on policy and regulatory issues of interest to the multi-family residential and associated...
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Oct
12
Thankfully, due to WMFHA GA and member efforts, the council chose to apply an effective date of October 5 as well as protections for renewal notices...
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Sep
21
At their Tuesday night meeting, the Newcastle city council voted 4-3 against adopting a set of tenant protection proposals pushed region wide by A...
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